Two Lovers
“Every Emotion Thrillingly Yours in This Their Final Picture Together!”
Synopsis
Set during the 16th-century Spanish occupation of Flanders, the story concentrates on the fiercely patriotic Mark Van Ryke (Colman). Donning the guise of "Leatherface," a swashbuckling masked avenger, Van Ryke performs his derring-do on behalf of the Prince of Orange (Nigel de Brulier). Naturally, Van Ruke considers beautiful Spanish aristocrat Donna Leonora de Vargas (Vilma Banky) to be a bitter enemy, and the feeling is mutual. To no one's surprise, however, Van Ryke and Donna Leonara eventually fall in love (hence the title). The pulse-pounding climax finds Van Ryke riding hell-for-leather through a rainstorm to warn the Flemish troops about the Spaniards' plans to burn the city of Ghent to the ground. Two Lovers was based on Madame Orczy's novel Leatherface, and adapted for the screen by Alice Duer Miller.
Top Cast
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Ronald Colman
Mark van Rycke
Vilma Banky
Donna Leonora de Vargas
Noah Beery
The Duke of Azar
Nigel De Brulier
The Prince of Orange
Virginia Bradford
Grete
Paul Lukas
Don Ramon de Linea
Fred Esmelton
Meinherr Van Rycke, the Bailiff of Ghent
Lydia Yeamans Titus
Innkeeper's Wife
Scotty Mattraw
Dandermonde Innkeeper
Marcella Daly
Marda
Harry Allen
Jean
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Niblo
- Screenplay & Story
- Alice D.G. Miller, Baroness Emmuska Orczy
- Original Title
- Two Lovers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Niblo
Alice D.G. Miller, Baroness Emmuska Orczy
George Barnes
Viola Lawrence
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Niblo
Director
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Viola Lawrence
Editor
George Barnes
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Two Lovers
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What is Two Lovers about?
Set during the 16th-century Spanish occupation of Flanders, the story concentrates on the fiercely patriotic Mark Van Ryke (Colman). Donning the guise of "Leatherface," a swashbuckling masked avenger, Van Ryke performs his derring-do on behalf of the Prince of Orange (Nigel de Brulier). Naturally, Van Ruke considers beautiful Spanish aristocrat Donna Leonora de Vargas (Vilma Banky) to be a bitter enemy, and the feeling is mutual. To no one's surprise, however, Van Ryke and Donna Leonara eventually fall in love (hence the title). The pulse-pounding climax finds Van Ryke riding hell-for-leather through a rainstorm to warn the Flemish troops about the Spaniards' plans to burn the city of Ghent to the ground. Two Lovers was based on Madame Orczy's novel Leatherface, and adapted for the screen by Alice Duer Miller.
Who directed Two Lovers?
Two Lovers was directed by Fred Niblo.
Who stars in Two Lovers?
The principal cast of Two Lovers includes Ronald Colman, Vilma Banky, Noah Beery, Nigel De Brulier, Virginia Bradford.
When was Two Lovers released and how long is it?
Two Lovers was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Is Two Lovers based on a book or true story?
Two Lovers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Baroness Emmuska Orczy".